Wales' Dan Biggar 'hurt' by claim he over-ruled captain Alun Wyn Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar 'hurt' by media suggestions he over-ruled captain Alun Wyn Jones during Wales' 29-13 defeat by Scotland.

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Joseph included in England squad for Scotland match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonathan Joseph is recalled to the England squad for their training camp ahead of next weekend's Six Nations meeting with Scotland.

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Leigh Halfpenny: Wales full back admits "mistake" over spurned penalty http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny admits turning down a kick at goal during the defeat by Scotland was "a mistake".

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England's Mclean banned for rest of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half Katy Mclean will miss the remainder of the Six Nations after being sent off in Saturday's win over Italy.

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Ugo Monye has revealed Nick Easter was the worst room-mate he ever had as a player. http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England wing Ugo Monye has revealed Nick Easter was the worst room-mate he ever had as a player.

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Women's Super Rugby: RFU offers 10 clubs places in 2017 competition http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ten clubs will compete in the first season of England's new women's domestic rugby union competition, which starts in September.

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Steve Diamond: Premiership will adopt Italy tactics, says Sale boss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond has "no doubt" Italy's controversial tactics will come to the Premiership.

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Tom Howe: Worcester sign Wasps winger for 2017-18 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester Warriors sign winger Tom Howe from fellow Premiership side Wasps for the 2017-18 campaign.

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Tom Bristow: Bristol sign Wasps loosehead prop on loan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership strugglers Bristol sign loosehead prop Tom Bristow on loan from Wasps for the remainder of the season.

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Chris Brooker: Bath sign Bristol hooker on loan until the end of the season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath sign hooker Chris Brooker on loan from Premiership rivals Bristol until the end of the season.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland's Johnny Sexton plays down injury concerns http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton says he has been "lucky" with injuries after returning in Saturday's win against France.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland must improve to beat England - Jonny Gray http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland need to get better if they hope to beat England at Twickenham for the first time since 1983, says Jonny Gray.

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Johnny Sexton: Ireland fly-half delighted to be back in action http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton says he endured a frustrating period on the sidelines before his eye-catching display in Saturday's Six Nations win over France.

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Josh Strauss: Scotland back-row to join Sale Sharks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-row Josh Strauss will join Sale Sharks at the end of the season on what is understood to be a three-year deal.

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Scotland rise to highest ever world ranking http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland move up to fifth in World Rugby's rankings - their highest-ever position - after their Six Nations win over Wales.

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Six Nations: World Rugby says no rule change after Italy's tactics against England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It is "too early" to discuss rule changes after Italy used controversial tactics against England, says rugby union's world governing body.

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Wasps: Fiji centre Gaby Lovobalavu signs for 2017-18 season from Bayonne http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fiji centre Gaby Lovobalavu is to join Wasps for the 2017-18 season from French Top 14 side Bayonne.

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Cobus Reinach: Northampton Saints sign South Africa scrum-half http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Northampton Saints sign 27-year-old South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach.

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James O'Connor and Ali Williams charged in Paris over cocaine http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The former Australian and New Zealand internationals were arrested outside a Paris nightclub.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland confident for England trip, says Ali Price http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ali Price says Scotland are confident they can win at Twickenham for the first time since 1983 after beating Wales.

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Six Nations Remix: England don't know the rules http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An alternative look back at the third round of the 2017 Six Nations, as England don't know the rules, Eddie Jones is angry and Rhys Webb is impish.

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Six Nations 2017: Jeremy Guscott on Scotland, England, Wales & Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland are not just winning, they are winning in style and with space to spare says Jeremy Guscott.

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Six Nations 2017: Was this the key moment in Wales defeat by Scotland? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Was this the moment when Wales' chances of victory at Scotland ebbed away as Dan Biggar opts for touch instead of posts? (UK only).

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Six Nations 2017: How Italy baffled England at the breakdown? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former internationals Jeremy Guscott, Paul O'Connell and Jonathan Davies discuss how Italy baffled England by employing an innovative tactic at the breakdown.

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Six Nations 2017: Sexton at the top of his game in win over France says Schmidt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says Johnny Sexton's display in Saturday's win over France showed a player in his very best form.

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Italy breakdown tactic wasn't rugby - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones says an unexpected Italy tactic "wasn't rugby" as the Six Nations champions struggle to victory.

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Six Nations 2017: Watch Elliot Daly & George Ford link up for great England try http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Elliot Daly scores a well worked try in England's 36-15 victory over Italy which sees them extend their winning run to 17 matches.

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Six Nations 2017: England 35-16 Italy highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England are given a huge scare by Italy before five second-half tries see them extend their winning run to 17 matches.

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Women's Six Nations highlights: Scotland Women 15-14 Wales Women http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland Women recover from two tries down to beat Wales Women and secure a first Women's Six Nations win since 2010.

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England 36-15 Italy: Eddie Jones says match 'not proper rugby' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says his side weren't allowed to play "proper rugby", however, Italy head coach Conor O'Shea insists that any criticism is "hypocritical".

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Wales women's rugby player dies in crash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A woman who died in a crash in Neath Port Talbot is named as Wales rugby international Elli Norkett.

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Ireland coach Schmidt hails Sexton and Murray displays in win over France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said half-back pair Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton gave a lesson in how to play in wet conditions as the Irish earned a 19-9 Six Nations win over France.

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Captain Rory Best hails Ireland resolve in 19-9 win over physical French http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Rory Best says the wet conditions in Dublin meant his team had to "roll up our sleeves" to earn a vital 19-9 Six Nations win over a physical France side.

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Six Nations: Scotland's John Hardie ruled out of campaign with a knee injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland back-row John Hardie is out of the Six Nations with a knee injury picked up in the win over Wales at Murrayfield.

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Women's Six Nations 2017: France & Ireland players sing after anthem fails http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Both sets of players resort to singing their national anthems after the music fails to play ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations clash against France in Dublin.

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Exeter Chiefs: Michele Campagnaro, Olly Woodburn & Phil Dollman extend deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs backs Michele Campagnaro, Olly Woodburn and Phil Dollman sign new deals with the Premiership side.

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Premiership: Wasps v Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Wasps host Gloucester in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Ricoh Arena (13:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Bristol v Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol host Bath in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (13:00 GMT).

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Former Wales and Cardiff captain Lloyd Williams dies, 83 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales and Cardiff RFC scrum-half and captain Lloyd Williams has died at the age of 83.

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A team at a crossroads - what now for unhappy Howley and Wales? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Williams witnesses the stark contrast between winner Vern Cotter and vanquished Welsh coach Rob Howley after Wales lose to Scotland.

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'I wanted three points, kickers said no' - Wales captain Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Alun Wyn Jones wanted to kick for goal at a crucial point against Scotland, but says his kickers said "no".

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland 19-9 Wales highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton made an impressive return from injury as Ireland came from behind to beat France 19-9 at the Aviva Stadium and go top of the Six Nations standings.

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Six Nations 2017: England Test next for Vern Cotter's joyful Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Head coach Vern Cotter will allow his Scotland players to have a few drinks after their Six Nations win over Wales.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales' title bid over - Howley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Howley was "hugely disappointed" by Wales' second half display in their 29-13 Six Nations defeat by Scotland.

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Six Nations 2017 highlights: Scotland 29-13 Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A spirited second-half performance at Murrayfield earned Scotland their first Six Nations win over Wales since 2007.

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Six Nations 2017: Momentum shifted at Murrayfield - Wales captain Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Alun Wyn Jones says the momentum shifted in Scotland's favour in Wales' Six Nations defeat at Murrayfield.

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Haywood brace helps Saints beat Worcester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton moved back into the top six of the Premiership with victory over Worcester at Franklin's Gardens.

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Exeter up to second with Newcastle win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Simmonds kicks 11 points in his first Premiership start to help Exeter move into second with victory over Newcastle

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Williams and O'Connor held in Paris drugs raid http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The former Australian and New Zealand internationals were buying cocaine, police sources say.

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England 29-15 Italy: Vicky Fleetwood hat-trick of lineout drives http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Vicky Fleetwood scores a hat-trick of line-out drives as England beat Italy 29-15 at Twickenham Stoop despite having Katie McLean sent off in the second half.

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Fleetwood hat-trick as England women beat spirited Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England continue their 100% start to the Women's Six Nations with a five-try home win over a spirited Italy side.

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Scrum V: Cardiff Blues scrum-half Lloyd Williams’ language mix-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues’ Lloyd Williams answers a question from Scrum V’s Catrin Heledd in Welsh at half-time of his side’s Pro12 win against Edinburgh.

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Premiership and Pro 12 previews and team news http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Previews and team news for the weekend's action in the Premiership and Pro 12.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland must curb France's Louis Picamoles - Stephen Ferris http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris says Ireland will be well on the way to beating France if they can curb Louis Picamoles.

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Scotland women fight back to beat Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland secure their first Women's Six Nations win since 2010 after recovering from two tries down to beat Wales.

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Six Nations 2017: Dylan Hartley first on teamsheet - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley was the "first name on the teamsheet" for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy, says boss Eddie Jones.

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Six Nations: Stage set for Scotland v Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks back at some memorable clashes from past Scotland v Wales encounters, ahead of the two teams meeting in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland v Wales starts pivotal weekend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Injury-hit Scotland will attempt to end a decade-long winless streak against Wales as the Six Nations resumes this weekend.

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Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones gives some BBC Wales Sport questions short shrift http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations 2017: Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones gives some BBC Wales Sport questions short shrift

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Six Nations international: England v Italy (Sunday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's match between England and Italy at Twickenham

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Premiership: Saracens v Sale Sharks http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Saracens host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (14:45 GMT).

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Ireland v France - preview and key stats http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadum

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Six Nations 2017: Ben Te'o to start for England against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby league convert Ben Te'o makes his first Test start and scrum-half Danny Care is recalled in the England team to face Italy.

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Northampton Saints: Luther Burrell and Christian Day among 11 new contracts http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Christian Day and Luther Burrell are among 11 Northampton Saints players to have extended their contracts.

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Guscott's Six Nations 'hyenas' - read his list and rank them yourself http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Forget jackals, these guys are hyenas - the aggressive beasts who are turnover kings at the ruck. Jeremy Guscott has picked his top six.

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Pro12: Edinburgh v Cardiff Blues (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom James, Anton Peikrishvili and Alex Cuthbert start for Cardiff Blues while Edinburgh's Jason Tovey faces his former team.

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Munster v Scarlets (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Pro12 leaders Munster host Scarlets at Thomond Park on Friday night.

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Pro12: Dragons v Leinster (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team details and match preview as Newport Gwent Dragons host Leinster in the Pro12 on Friday.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland captain John Barclay - by his Welsh team-mates http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain John Barclay is assessed by his Scarlets team-mates playing against him for Wales in the Six Nations.

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Wales' back row toughest ever - Warburton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton says competition in Wales' back row is the toughest ever as Taulupe Faletau stays on the bench against Scotland.

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Finn Russell column: 'I'll learn from missed kick against France' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

In his latest BBC Sport column, Scotland fly-half Finn Russell talks about that missed kick against France and looks ahead to Saturday's meeting with Wales.

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Women's Six Nations: Ireland make changes for first home game of tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Tom Tierney makes several changes to his team for the Women's Six Nations game against France at Donnybrook.

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Antonio Conte meets Eddie Jones & England rugby team at training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and his coaching staff compare training methods with Eddie Jones and the England rugby team at their practice centre.

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Chelsea boss Conte visits England counterpart Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte visits England rugby union boss Eddie Jones to "gain inspiration and tactical ideas".

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland v Wales (Saturday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and analysis as Scotland host Wales in Saturday's Six Nations fixture at Murrayfield (14:25 GMT).

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England Women rest Lydia Thompson and Danielle Waterman v Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lydia Thompson and Danielle Waterman - the top try-scorers in the Women's Six Nations - are rested for England's match against Italy.

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Six Nations 2017: Johnny Sexton back in Ireland team to face France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fit-again Johnny Sexton is named in the Ireland team to face France in Saturday's Six Nations game in Dublin.

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New Scotland captain John Barclay talks to Scrum V ahead of Wales clash http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Scotland captain John Barclay talks to Scrum V ahead of Wales clash

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Denny Solomona: Castleford's court case against Sale wing set to be adjourned http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The court case against Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona by Castleford, at the High Court, could be adjourned.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales omission will help Taulupe Faletau - Rob Howley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rob Howley expects number eight Taulupe Faletau to react to the pressure of missing out on a Wales starting place against Scotland.

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Premiership: Team Harlequins v Tigers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Leicester Tigers in Friday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (19:45 GMT).

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Six Nations 2017: France make three changes for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France bring in prop Rabah Slimani, flanker Bernard le Roux and wing Yoann Huget to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Conor McPhillips: Bristol name Pat Lam's assistant ahead of next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht backs coach Conor McPhillips is to follow Pat Lam to Premiership club Bristol as an assistant from next season.

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Six Nations: John Barclay to lead much-changed Scotland v Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Barclay will captain a Scotland side featuring five changes for the Six Nations encounter at home to Wales.

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Six Nations 2017: David Flatman and Tom Shanklin hit the road before round three http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six Nations 2017: Flats and Shanks hit the road before round three of the Six Nations. Who needs directions?

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Exeter Chiefs: Ben Moon, Carl Rimmer and Shaun Malton extend deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Front-rowers Ben Moon, Carl Rimmer and Shaun Malton all extend their contracts at Premiership side Exeter Chiefs.

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Tony Hewitt: Northampton Saints chairman to step down at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton chairman Tony Hewitt will step down at the end of the season, to be replaced by ex-Saints player John White.

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Sale boss Diamond banned for abusing officials http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond is banned for six weeks by the Rugby Football Union for verbally abusing match officials.

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Six Nations: Five-week tournament would be 'impossible' - Hogg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English clubs' proposal to condense the Six Nations into five consecutive weeks would be "impossible" for players, Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg says.

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Stuart Hogg: Five-week Six Nations would be "impossible" http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg says reported plans to condense the Six Nations into five consecutive weeks from 2020 would be "impossible" for players.

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Liam Williams: Ambition to win trophies fuelled move to Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back Liam Williams says his switch to Saracens from Scarlets is motivated by an ambition to win more trophies.

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Farrell praises 'brilliant' advice from Wilkinson http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Owen Farrell hails the "massive understanding" of England coaching consultant Jonny Wilkinson as he prepares to win his 50th Test cap.

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Fitzgerald wants Zebo to move to full-back http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Ireland wing Luke Fitzgerald says Simon Zebo should be switched to full-back for Saturday's Six Nations game against France.

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Exeter's Campagnaro in as Italy change four for England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter's Michele Campagnaro is one of four Italy changes for Sunday's Six Nations match with England at Twickenham.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland can benefit from Glasgow half-backs - Huw Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Familiarity with Finn Russell's game means Scotland's scrum-halves can offset the loss of Greig Laidlaw, says Huw Jones.

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Wales U-20: James Botham picked for debut v Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sir Ian Botham's grandson James set for Wales Under-20 debut as coach Jason Strange makes seven changes for Scotland.

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Glasgow Warriors: D'arcy Rae and Jamie Bhatti sign new deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

D'arcy Rae extends his Glasgow Warriors stay until 2019 while Jamie Bhatti agrees professional terms with the club for next term.

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Pierce Phillips: Jersey Reds lock signs for Worcester Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Worcester Warriors sign Jersey Reds lock Pierce Phillips on a deal starting from next season.

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DTH van de Merwe: Newcastle Falcons to sign Scarlets winger http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons are to sign winger DTH van der Merwe for the 2017-18 season once his Scarlets deal expires.

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Phil Swainston: Harlequins to sign Wasps prop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins have agreed a deal to sign prop Phil Swainston from fellow Premiership side Wasps at the end of the season.

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Dan Bowden: Bath release utility back from contract for New Zealand return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath release utility back Dan Bowden from his contract by mutual consent, as he returns to his native New Zealand.

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Wasps: Marcus Watson, Ben Harris and Antonio Harris join club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps sign winger Marcus Watson and prop Ben Harris from Newcastle, plus Nottingham hooker Antonio Harris, for 2017-18.

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Hanno Dirksen: Wing signs new Ospreys deal until 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hanno Dirksen signs a new two-year contract with Ospreys, keeping the wing at Liberty Stadium until 2019.

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North starts for Wales' Six Nations match in Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing George North recovers from a bruised thigh to start for Wales in Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland.

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Mark Tainton: Alan Solomons' arrival can give struggling Bristol 'a bit of steel' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Interim head coach Mark Tainton says Alan Solomons' arrival as coaching consultant can give Bristol "a bit of steel".

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Tom Arscott: Yorkshire Carnegie sign winger after Sale sacking http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Yorkshire Carnegie sign winger Tom Arscott, a month after he was sacked by Sale Sharks for leaking team information.

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Six Nations 2017: George North trains with Wales before Scotland game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North trains with Wales five days before their Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Glasgow confirm signing of flanker Gibbins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hurricanes flanker Callum Gibbins will join Glasgow Warriors this summer on a three-year contract, says the Pro12 club.

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It will be tough to get my place back - Faletau http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau says it will be difficult to regain his place in Wales' back row for Saturday's Six Nations game against Scotland.

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Kahn Fotuali'i and Francois Louw: RFU charge Bath pair after Harlequins game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union charges Kahn Fotuali'i and Francois Louw over separate incidents in Bath's win over Harlequins.

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Denny Solomona: Sale Sharks wing 'good enough for England', says Ugo Monye http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England winger Ugo Monye believes Sale's Denny Solomona should play for the national team when eligible to do so.

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Alan Solomons: Struggling Bristol name former Edinburgh boss as coaching consultant http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Edinburgh boss Alan Solomons is named as a coaching consultant at Premiership Bristol for the rest of this term.

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Simon Kerrod: Worcester Warriors sign Jersey Reds prop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Worcester Warriors sign Jersey Reds prop Simon Kerrod on a deal to start next season.

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Cockerill seeking to direct 'lost' Edinburgh http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Richard Cockerill says he has a "little bit of sorting out to do" and will prioritise local talent when he takes over as Edinburgh head coach.

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Six Nations: Mako Vunipola set to return for England against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mako Vunipola is set for his 2017 Six Nations debut after being included in a 28-man England squad in the build-up to Sunday's game against Italy.

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Six Nations: Italy job is 'biggest challenge' in world rugby, says Nick Mallett http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Italy boss Nick Mallett says coaching the Azzurri is the "biggest challenge" in world rugby.

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Glasgow Warriors: Simone Favaro and Djustice Sears-Duru to exit in summer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Italy flanker Simone Favaro and Canada prop Djustice Sears-Duru will leave Glasgow Warriors this summer, the club confirm.

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Cory Allen: Cardiff Blues and Wales centre to join Ospreys http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues centre Cory Allen will join Ospreys at the end of the season, while Ospreys' Josh Matavesi signs for Newcastle.

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Peter Jackson's Six Nations stories: The day Wales dropped Phil Bennett http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Peter Jackson recalls the day in 1975 when Welsh rugby's "Big Five" selectors dropped legendary fly-half Phil Bennett.

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Wales to play Georgia in 2017 autumn series http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales will play Georgia for the first time in the 2017 autumn series, as well as hosting New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

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Sexton & Kearney set to return to training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney appear ready to be passed fit for Ireland's Six Nations game against France on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2017: Six Scots passed fit ahead of Wales' visit http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Six players return to training following injury for Scotland ahead of Wales' Six Nations visit to Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Newcastle Falcons: Josh and Joel Matavesi sign from Ospreys and Redruth http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons continue to add to their squad with the signings of brothers Josh and Joel Matavesi.

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Darren Allinson: Bath to re-sign London Irish scrum-half at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

London Irish scrum-half Darren Allinson is to rejoin Bath from the end of this season on a two-year deal.

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Five-try Ulster beat Glasgow - watch the best of the action http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster score five tries as they secure a bonus-point 37-17 win over Glasgow in Belfast to boost their chances of a semi-final play-off spot.

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Connacht: Ex-All Black Kieran Keane to become Pat Lam's successor at head coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht announce that former All Black Kieran Keane will become their new head coach to succeed Bristol-bound Pat Lam.

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Richard Cockerill to take over as Edinburgh coach for next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh have appointed former Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill as head coach from next season.

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Phil Dowson: Worcester Warriors forward to return to Northampton Saints as coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester's Phil Dowson will return to Northampton in the summer as assistant coach, ending his playing career.

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Steve Diamond: Sale Sharks director of rugby charged by RFU http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond is charged by the RFU for allegedly abusing match officials at Harlequins.

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Northampton Saints: Alex Waller apologises for 'dreadful' display at Newcastle Falcons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton prop Alex Waller apologises to the fans for their "dreadful" second-half performance against Newcastle.

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Injured Van der Flier out of Six Nations match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh van der Flier is out of the Six Nations game with France because of injury as Ireland coach Joe Schmidt names a 34-man squad.

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'Wales should stick with same back row agaisnt Scotland' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales should select the back row that started in the defeat by England when they face Scotland, says ex-captain Martyn Williams.

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James Bird: Welsh USA fly-half dreaming of Wales 2019 World Cup reunion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Welsh USA fly-half James Bird is dreaming of facing his home country Wales at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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Pro12 highlights: Scarlets 42-7 Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V highlights as Scarlets score six tries in a bonus-point win over Zebre in the Pro12.

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Pro12 highlights: Cardiff Blues 57-20 Benetton Treviso http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights as Cardiff Blues run in eight tries to crush second bottom Treviso 57-20 in the Pro12.

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Pro12 highlights: Ospreys 23-25 Munster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster return to the top of the Pro12 with a hard-fought win to end Ospreys' 13-match unbeaten run.

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Pro12 highlights: Connacht 14-9 Newport Gwent Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Highlights as Pro12 champions Connacht beat Newport Gwent Dragons in Galway.

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Six Nations: Keep rest weeks, urges Wales fly-half Dan Biggar http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar says that rest weeks are essential for players during the Six Nations.

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Early surge sees Connacht overcome NG Dragons http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two early tries proved just enough for Connacht in a dour Pro12 encounter against the Dragons in Galway.

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Dan Vickerman: Former Australia lock dies at the age of 37 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Australia and Northampton lock Dan Vickerman has died at the age of 37.

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Munster end Ospreys' unbeaten run to return to top http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Munster lift themselves back to the top of the Pro12 with a hard-fought win against the Ospreys in Swansea.

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Ulster get bonus-point win over Glasgow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster score five tries and beat Glasgow 37-17 to revive their hopes of challenging for a place in the Pro12 play-offs.

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Cardiff Blues thrash Treviso in Pro12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues run in eight tries to crush Treviso 57-20 in the Pro12 after leading by just 17-13 at half-time.

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Leinster beat Edinburgh to top Pro12 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster move to the top of the Pro12 by scoring six tries in a 39-10 home win over Edinburgh.

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Scarlets record six-try win over Zebre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets maintain their position in the top four of the Pro12 with a six-try bonus-point win over bottom-placed Zebre.

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This female rugby referee is making history this weekend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

We talk to the 26-year-old from Exeter making history in men's rugby.

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Ben Ryan: Rugby union skills 'miles behind' other sports http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Skills in rugby union have not advanced in "30 to 40 years" and are "miles behind" other sports, says former Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan.

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Scotland's Strauss ruled out of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland suffer a second injury blow as Josh Strauss follows Greig Laidlaw in being ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations campaign.

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Premiership: Newcastle Falcons v Northampton Saints http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Northampton Saints in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Sale Sharks v Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Sale Sharks host Wasps in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Leicester Tigers v Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Bristol in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Worcester Warriors v Exeter Chiefs http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 GMT).

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Premiership: Bath v Harlequins http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bath host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Recreation Ground (15:00 GMT).

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Tonga v Wales: Test to be moved after stadium concerns not satisfied http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales' Test match against Tonga will be staged in another country after concerns over the stadium were not satisfied.

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Dean Richards: Newcastle Falcons boss says team's rise is getting attention http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Director of rugby Dean Richards says he is pleased Newcastle Falcons' league position is reflecting their improvements.

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Wales Rugby: Sam Warburton 'outstanding' says Warren Gatland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lions coach Warren Gatland praises the performances of Wales flanker Sam Warburton as "outstanding" since losing the captaincy.

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British & Irish Lions coach Gatland impressed by Hogg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland highlights Stuart Hogg's attacking performances with Scotland as "pretty good".

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Women's Six Nations: Ireland women suffer Briggs injury blow http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland captain Niamh Briggs is ruled out for the rest of the Women's Six Nations because of a hamstring injury.

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Jonny Hill: Exeter Chiefs lock banned for two weeks after Wasps red card http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter lock Jonny Hill is banned for two weeks by the Rugby Football Union following his sending off against Wasps.

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Tom Lindsay: Saracens bring in Gloucester hooker after Scott Spurling injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign hooker Tom Lindsay from Gloucester on a short-term deal to cover for the injured Scott Spurling.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales' Luke Charteris back in training http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales lock Luke Charteris is back in training as he recovers from a hand injury which has kept him out of the Six Nations so far.

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Brian O'Driscoll tips three Scots for Lions against New Zealand http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll highlights the Scotland players he would like to see feature for the Lions in New Zealand.

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Leinster v Edinburgh (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and preview for Friday's Pro12 meeting between Leinster and Edinburgh.

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Tom Brown: Edinburgh back signs new two-year deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's versatile back Tom Brown signs a new contract with the capital club, keeping him there until May 2019.

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Maxime Mermoz: Newcastle Falcons sign Leicester Tigers & France centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

France centre Maxime Mermoz will join Newcastle Falcons in the summer, once he completes his short-term deal with Leicester.

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Vunipola returns to Saracens line-up http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Saracens in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (19:45 GMT).

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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs coach not surprised by lack of international call-ups http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter says it was not surprising that only three of his players have featured in the Six Nations.

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British and Irish Lions: Three former captains back Alun Wyn Jones as skipper http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Three former British and Irish Lions captains have backed Wales' Alun Wyn Jones to lead the Lions tour to New Zealand.

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Allan Robson: Northampton Saints chief executive to retire at end of season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints chief executive Allan Robson will retire at the end of the season, after 17 years at the club.

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Allan Robson: Northampton Saints CEO says wage bill will 'challenge' club http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints chief executive Allan Robson says that player wages will "challenge" the club in future seasons.

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Mark Sorenson: Bristol lock to retire at end of 2016-17 season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol's New Zealand-born lock Mark Sorenson will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season.

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Dwayne Peel joins Ulster backroom team as assistant coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales and Lions scrum-half Dwayne Peel is announced as Ulster's new assistant coach from the start of next season.

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Scotland's Laidlaw to miss rest of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw is ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations after suffering an ankle injury in the defeat by France.

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Oliver Kebble signs two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors confirm the signing of loose-head prop Oliver Kebble on a two-year deal, starting next season.

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Alex Cuthbert: Wales wing among 13 released for weekend games http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Alex Cuthbert is set to play Cardiff Blues in the Pro12 against Treviso on Saturday as one of 13 players released to regions.

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Six Nations: Courtney Lawes 'driven' by England competition http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Lock Courtney Lawes says competition for places in the England squad is driving him to new heights as an international player.

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The moment the England and Wasps fly-half had to put an interview on hold. http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The moment the England and Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani had to put an interview on hold after he was approached for a photo by a fan.

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Jack Roberts: Cardiff Blues sign Leicester Tigers centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues sign Welsh centre Jack Roberts from Leicester Tigers for the 2017-18 season.

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CJ Stander: 'Special mindset' may lead to Lions start - Jerry Flannery http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

CJ Stander's "special mindset" could see the Ireland flanker start for the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand, says his coach at Munster.

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Martin Roberts: Exeter Chiefs sign Bristol scrum-half on loan http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs sign scrum-half Martin Roberts on loan from Bristol until the end of the season.

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Mark Bennett: Scotland centre to join Edinburgh from Glasgow Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mark Bennett will join Edinburgh this summer while Josh Strauss and Gordon Reid will also leave Glasgow Warriors.

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Gareth Davies: Scarlets await police investigation outcome http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets await the outcome of a police inquiry before deciding whether to take any action against Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland full-back Rob Kearney could miss rest of Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Rob Kearney could miss the remainder of Ireland's Six Nations campaign with an arm injury.

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George Ford: Leicester Tigers re-sign England fly-half from Bath http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers re-sign Bath's England fly-half George Ford for the start of next season.

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Six Nations: Anthony Watson included in 25-man England training camp http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Anthony Watson is included in England's 25-man training squad for their Six Nations game against Italy on 26 February.

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Steven Luatua: Bristol sign New Zealand international back-rower http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol sign New Zealand international Steven Luatua for the 2017-18 season from Blues.

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Elliot Daly: Danny Cipriani says Wasps team-mate has ability to make Lions squad http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Elliot Daly has the potential to tour with the British and Irish Lions in 2017, says Wasps team-mate Danny Cipriani.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland wait for injury news before Wales match http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Four Scotland players must have head injuries assessed ahead of the next Six Nations meeting with Wales.

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Tom Arscott: Sale Sharks winger did leak team information to Bristol, say RFU http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sacked Sale Sharks winger Tom Arscott is found guilty of passing on confidential team information to Bristol by the RFU.

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Leicester Tigers: O'Connor, Kitto, Fitzgerald & Bateman sign new deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brendon O'Connor, Jono Kitto, Mike Fitzgerald and Greg Bateman all sign new contracts to stay at Leicester Tigers.

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Ryan Hodson: Harlequins bring in former London Welsh flanker http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Harlequins sign former London Welsh flanker Ryan Hodson on a short-term contract as injury cover.

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England's aura, Scotland's shortcomings & 'untouchable' Stander - Guscott on Six Nations weekend http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will lose at some point, but their win over Wales fed their player's belief in their own invincibility, says Jeremy Guscott.

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Ex-All Black Gibbs to become Ulster head coach in summer http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster announce that Jono Gibbs will join the Pro12 team as their head coach this summer on a two-year deal.

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France 22-16 Scotland: Finn Russell fluffed kick because of nerves - Doddie Weir http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Finn Russell's fluffed conversion in Sunday's defeat by France was probably down to the team's nervousness, suggests Doddie Weir.

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Six Nations Remix: The 'bull' and the 'drunk caterpillar' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An alternative look back at the Six Nations second round, starring Ireland's "bull of a man" CJ Stander and Scotland's Finn Russell with a "drunk caterpillar".

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England's Watson & Vunipola set for return against Italy - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England could welcome back Mako Vunipola and Anthony Watson from injury for their Six Nations match against Italy, says Eddie Jones.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales need to regroup after England defeat says captain http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says they need to regroup during their Six Nations break after their defeat by England.

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Six Nations: Scotland 'chucked it away' against France - Stuart Hogg http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Full-back Stuart Hogg laments "costly errors" for a 10th consecutive Scotland defeat in Paris as they lose 22-16 to France.

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Six Nations 2017: Joe Schmidt says Conor O'Shea can turn Italy into a genuine force http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says Conor O'Shea can turn Italy into a genuine force despite the Azzurri's opening Six Nations defeats.

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Women's Six Nations 2017: Italy 3-27 Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Hannah Tyrrell scores a late solo try in their 27-3 win over Italy which put them top of the Women's Six Nations table.

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Six nations 2017: Highlights - France 22-16 Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch highlights as Scotland come up short losing 22-16 to France in the Stade de France.

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Watch: Russell's bizarre missed conversion http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Finn Russell misses a simple conversion from directly in front of the posts during Scotland's Six Nations defeat in France.

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Pro12: Connacht come from behind to beat Cardiff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Connacht came from behind to beat Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park thanks to a late drop goal by Tiernan O'Halloran and a Craig Ronaldson penalty.

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Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 35-35 Wasps http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps move five points clear at the top after sharing 10 tries with 14-man Exeter to draw a pulsating match.

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Pro12: Treviso 14-40 Leinster http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster consolidate their third position in the Pro12 by securing a comfortable bonus-point win over Treviso.

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How ‘general Jones’ overcame ‘supply teacher’ Howley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's late victory against Wales is testament to a head coach and side who are full of determination, character and conviction.

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Hogg focused on victory in France, not 50th Scotland cap http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg says it will be special to win his 50th cap against France but his focus is on victory.

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Sione Lauaki: Former New Zealand player dies aged 35 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former New Zealand forward Sione Lauaki, who it was reported in 2012 was suffering from heart and kidney problems, dies aged 35.

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Women's Six Nations: Best tries - France 55-0 Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the best of the action as Scotland Women are thrashed 55-0 by France Women at Marcel Deflandre.

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England have no more get-out-of-jail-free cards - Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Eddie Jones says England have used up all their "get-out-of-jail-free cards" after the dramatic late Six Nations win over Wales.

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Six Nations 2017: 'Composure let Wales down' - Howley http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Rob Howley highlights the factors that led to defeat in the Six Nations by England.

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Jackson challenging Sexton now - Schmidt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Schmidt says Paddy Jackson's Six Nations displays mean Johnny Sexton faces a battle to win his Ireland place back against France.

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Six Nations - Wales v England: Rob Howley delighted - until last five minutes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Rob Howley was "proud and delighted" of Wales' display until the last five minutes in which England sealed victory in Cardiff.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales 16-21 England highlights http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Elliot Daly's dramatic late try gave England a thrilling 21-16 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the Six Nations.

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Wales 16-21 England: Jones praises his side's 'English grit' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England boss Eddie Jones says English "grit" was the difference as his side scored a late try to snatch victory from Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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Six Nations 2017: Elliot Daly scores dramatic late winning try against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Elliot Daly scores a dramatic late try to seal a 21-16 win against Wales in Cardiff.

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Six Nations 2017 highlights: Italy 10-63 Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A record win against Italy and hat-tricks from CJ Stander and Garry Ringrose helped Ireland beat Italy 10-63 in Rome in the Six Nations.

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Tigers earn bonus-point win over Gloucester http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A dominant first-half display from Leicester Tigers helps them to a bonus-point win over Gloucester in the Premiership.

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Lowly Worcester stun champions Saracens http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ryan Mills kicks 24 points to earn Worcester a shock first victory over Saracens in the Premiership since November 2012.

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Six Nations - Italy v Ireland: Garry Ringrose scores blistering try http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Garry Ringrose scores a blistering try in the 63-10 victory over Italy in the Six Nations.

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England women run in 11 tries in big win away to Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England thrashed Wales at Cardiff Arms Park to continue their unbeaten start to the Six Nations.

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Highlights: Wales U20 21-37 England U20 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as England U20 beat Wales U20 to end the reigning champions' Grand Slam title defence in the junior Six Nations.

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Finn Russell column: 'We need another big performance to win in France' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell looks ahead to the Six Nations match against France in Paris on Sunday.

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Six Nations 2017: Re-live six of Wales' best tries against England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Wales prepare to play England in the Six Nations, BBC Wales Sport dig out six of the best tries against the old enemy.

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Sale beat Falcons despite Goneva hat-trick http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale hold off a gutsy fightback from Newcastle, led by Vereniki Goneva's hat-trick, to earn a crucial Premiership win.

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Bristol's Tom Varndell breaks Premiership try-scoring record http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport take a look at Tom Varndell's career after the Bristol winger broke the Premiership's try-scoring record scoring his 91st try in their 42-8 defeat against Harlequins.

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England end Wales' Under-20s Grand Slam hopes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Under-20s end Wales Under-20s' hopes of a second Grand Slam as they seal a bonus-point win in Colwyn Bay.

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Bath edge out Saints in thriller http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Priestland's dramatic last-minute penalty earns Bath victory over Northampton in a Premiership thriller.

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Varndell breaks record but Quins thrash Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Varndell's 91st and record Premiership try is in vain as Harlequins overpower bottom side Bristol at Ashton Gate.

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Six Nations: Martyn Williams meets Sam Warburton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Wales flanker Martyn Williams heads to the woods to catch up with Sam Warburton to talk about dogs, fatherhood, captaincy and his future plans amongst other things.

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Six Nations 2017: Dylan Hartley on Cardiff's unbelievable atmosphere http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley says Cardiff is one of the "rugby capitals of the world" as his side prepare to play Wales in the Six Nations.

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Six Nations: France v Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and detailed statistics for Sunday's match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France

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Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg's Six Nations tries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A selection of Six Nations tries by Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg as he prepares to win his 50th cap against France.

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Scotland expect French 'juggernaut' in Paris http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Vern Cotter thinks France counterpart Guy Noves has picked a team designed to overpower Sunday's visitors in Paris.

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Six Nations 2017: Cardiff awaits seismic Wales-England game http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Six Nations rolls into its second week with champions England meeting Wales in a blockbuster fixture in Cardiff.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland skipper Rory Best misses training because of sickness http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland are confident captain Rory Best will be fit to face Italy despite missing the Captain's Run training session through sickness.

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Six Nations 2017: Who should wear number 10 for Wales? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As fans and pundits debate whether Dan Biggar or Sam Davies should get the nod at fly-half, BBC Wales Sport picks out some classic battles for the number 10 jersey.

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Scottish Rugby: how schools programme is boosting union's grassroots http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scottish Rugby coaches Colin Thomson and Colin Sturgeon explain how they are getting boys and girls involved in rugby union.

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Barclay replaces Wilson for Scottish trip to Paris http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets flanker John Barclay is promoted from the bench to replace Ryan Wilson as Vern Cotter makes only one change for the match against France.

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Six Nations: Wales v England (Saturday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, stats and talking points as Wales host England in Saturday's Six Nations fixture at the Principality Stadium (16:50 GMT).

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Six Nations: Italy v Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Italy host Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations fixture at Stadio Olimpico (14:25 GMT).

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland's Huw Jones on beating Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Huw Jones talks about how his Six Nations debut in his side's thrilling opening win against Ireland at Murrayfield was the "hardest game I've ever played".

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Tom Youngs: Leicester Tigers record European loss still hurts 'big time' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Tom Youngs says Leicester's record European defeat by Glasgow must continue to serve as motivation.

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Tom Varndell: Bristol winger would 'love' Premiership try record http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol winger Tom Varndell tells BBC Points West he would "love to stand alone" as the Premiership's record try scorer.

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The heavy artillery - Guscott's six best Six Nations ball carriers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who are the most destructive ball carriers in the Six Nations? Jeremy Guscott picks his top six - but do you agree?

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Six Nations 2017: England ready for Welsh shenanigans - Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says he has been preparing his side for any Welsh "shenanigans" as they get ready for Sunday's Six Nations clash at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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Six Nations 2017: Townsend backs Scotland to repeat 1999 win in France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gregor Townsend scored the last time Scotland won away to France and is convinced Vern Cotter's side can win in Paris on Sunday.

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Six Nations 2017: Alun Wyn Jones on what makes Wales v England special http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones outlines what makes Wales v England a standout match in the worldwide rugby calendar.

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Wales v England: Rob Howley awaits Eddie Jones phone call over stadium roof http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Principality Stadium open or closed? Why Wales coach Rob Howley is awaiting England boss Eddie Jones' phone call.

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Peter Jackson's Six Nations stories: Keith Jarrett's 'wondrous' Wales debut http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Journalist Peter Jackson recalls Keith Jarrett's Wales debut when, aged 18, he scored 19 points against England in 1967.

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Premiership and Pro12: Weekend team news and previews http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news and previews for Friday's matches in the Premiership and Pro12.

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Pro12 - Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets: Hughes & Cummings return for Warriors http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Cummings is among those returning to the Glasgow line-up for Friday's meeting with Scarlets.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland recall Healy and Ryan for Italy as Sexton misses out http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Donnacha Ryan and Cian Healy are drafted into the Ireland pack for Saturday's Six Nations game against Italy.

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North and Biggar in Wales side to face England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wing George North and fly-half Dan Biggar win their fitness battles and are named for Wales against England on Saturday.

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Rory Hughes: Scotland wing signs new Glasgow Warriors deal until 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Hughes is delighted by the prospect of working under Dave Rennie as he signs a new two-year contract at Glasgow Warriors.

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Women's Six Nations - Italy v Ireland: Anthony & Tyrrell in for Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland make two changes for the Women's Six Nations game against Italy with Elaine Anthony and Hannah Tyrrell coming into the team.

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Six Nations 2017: David Flatman and Tom Shanklin on Wales v England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former internationals David Flatman and Tom Shanklin take a sideways look ahead at the Wales v England Six Nations game.

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Six Nations: England pick Clifford to face Wales with Nowell also recalled http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Flanker Jack Clifford will make his second start for England in Saturday's Six Nations match with Wales, while Jack Nowell also starts.

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Six Nations 2017: Scotland 'must be subtle and clever' to beat France - Greig Laidlaw http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Captain Greg Laidlaw says Scotland require subtlety allied to physicality to beat France in Paris for the first time since 1999.

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England's Jones 'a character, like Clough' - Edwards http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shaun Edwards compares England boss Eddie Jones to legendary football manager Brian Clough ahead of their Six Nations game in Wales.

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Ireland need to regain 'appetite' for defence - Farrell http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Defence coach Andy Farrell urges Ireland to improve their defence if they are to rescue their Six Nations campaign against Italy this weekend.

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Six Nations: Do Georgia deserve a spot in the tournament? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport investigates whether Georgia, officially ranked 12th in the world, deserve a spot in the Six Nations competition.

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Six Nations 2017: Rory Best says Ringrose comparisons with O'Driscoll are 'fantasy' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rory Best wants an end to "fantasy" comparisons between Brian O'Driscoll and Garry Ringrose to let Ireland's young centre realise his potential.

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Ken Owens: Wales hooker 'happy' to commit to Scarlets http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets captain Ken Owens says he has signed a new contract with the region following reports linking him with French side Pau.

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Oli Kebble: Glasgow Warriors expected to sign Stormers prop http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stormers prop Oli Kebble is poised to follow club-mate Huw Jones in moving to Glasgow Warriors for next season.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales' Faletau fit for England, North and Biggar doubtful http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Taulupe Faletau will be available for Wales' match against England while George North and Dan Biggar will have time to prove their fitness.

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Six Nations: Will Georgia will always be on outside looking in? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As Italy’s poor start fans the flames of the Six Nations relegation debate, Joe Wilson asks if the likes of Georgia will always be on the outside looking in.

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Six Nations: England's Tamara Taylor to win 100th cap against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Tamara Taylor will reach a century of caps after being picked to face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Scotland Women recall Skeldon for French test http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hooker Lana Skeldon replaces Rachel Malcolm in Scotland's only change for their second Women's Six Nations match in France.

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Fa'atiga Lemalu: Saracens sign Samoa lock on short-term deal http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saracens sign Samoa international Fa'atiga Lemalu on a short-term deal from Japanese Super Rugby side Sunwolves.

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Rory Sutherland: Edinburgh prop signs new deal until 2019 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland loosehead prop Rory Sutherland signs a new two-year contract with Edinburgh, tying him to the club until May 2019.

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Comparing England with All Blacks is fair - Warburton http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Warburton says Six Nations rivals England are justifiably regarded as being on a par with world champions New Zealand.

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Mike Brown: England full-back discusses being called 'the angry man' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's most-capped full-back Mike Brown says people call him 'the angry man' but he is just showing passion.

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Football boss Southgate attends England rugby camp http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England football boss Gareth Southgate and netball coach Lisa Alexander attend England's Six Nations training camp before the game against Wales.

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Women's Six Nations: Wales must have 'belief' to beat England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Coach Rowland Phillips says Wales Women need "overwhelming belief" to beat world champions England on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales' England preparation time no excuse - Alun Wyn Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says the six-day turnaround will be no excuse if they lose to England in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Strippers sentenced for blackmailing Cipriani http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Two strippers who blackmailed rugby player Danny Cipriani are given suspended sentences.

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English rugby referees learning French - top official Barnes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

English rugby referees are taking French lessons in order to improve their communication skills during matches, says top official Wayne Barnes.

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Six Nations 2017: Dell and Fagerson backed to handle 'huge' French pack http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys is confident Allan Dell and Zander Fagerson will cope with the mighty French pack.

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Worcester Warriors: Gary Gold not fooled by his side's Anglo-Welsh try spree in Cardiff http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Worcester boss Gary Gold warns they 'won't score 50 points against Saracens' after victory in Cardiff.

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George Ford: Bath fly-half could join Leicester, suggests Sale boss http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond suggests Bath and England fly-half George Ford has a will to return to Leicester.

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Glasgow Warriors: Favaro heads for exit, Johnson and Grigg sign new deals http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors will not offer Italy flanker Simone Favaro a new contract, while centres Sam Johnson and Nick Grigg agree new deals.

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All Blacks bug case: Man charged over listening device http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The New Zealand coach said the man was "trusted" and had worked for the All Blacks for a long time.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales are Webb's concern, not England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rhys Webb says Wales v England is "massive" in the Six Nations on Saturday, but that the hosts will be concentrating on themselves.

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Six Nations: Eddie Jones promises more focus from England against Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The atmosphere is "as if England had lost against France" in the Six Nations, says coach Eddie Jones who promises a sharper side against Wales.

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Six Nations 2017: Jonathan Sexton in contention for Ireland's Rome return http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's Jonathan Sexton resumes running to boost his chances of playing against Italy on Saturday after missing the defeat by Scotland.

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Joost Van der Westhuizen's poignant interview with Scrum V http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V's poignant 2013 interview with Joost van der Westhuizen, the former South Africa scrum-half, who has died at the age of 45.

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Dave Lewis: Harlequins to sign Exeter Chiefs half-back for 2017-18 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Dave Lewis for the 2017-18 Premiership season, although terms are undisclosed.

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Joost van der Westhuizen: Still fighting on his deathbed http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South Africa rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen on his battle against motor neurone disease

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Joost van der Westhuizen: Former South Africa captain dies aged 45 http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen dies at the age of 45.

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Glasgow Warriors confirm Huw Jones signing from Stormers next season http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Huw Jones agrees a two-year contract to join Glasgow Warriors after the Scotland centre leaves Stormers this summer.

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Rob Horne: Northampton Saints sign Australia and Waratahs centre http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Northampton Saints sign Australian international back Rob Horne for the 2017-18 season.

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Six Nations Remix: Naughty schoolboys and a 'Salt Bae' celebration http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A look back at the first round of matches in the 2017 Six Nations with England's Dylan Hartley being told off and Jonathan Davies' "Salt Bae" inspired celebration.

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Six Nations 2017: Biggar and North injuries worry Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have injury worries over Dan Biggar and George North as they look forward to hosting England in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Six Nations: Jeremy Guscott on Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stuart Hogg is the stand-out pick for the Lions full-back berth after slicing apart Ireland, says Jeremy Guscott.

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Davies or Biggar? The Wales fly-half debate http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After Wales toil to Six Nations victory in Rome, Richard Williams wonders what fate awaits Rob Howley and his men.

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Six Nations 2017: Wales venue 'just another ground' to Eddie Jones http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England boss Eddie Jones seems troubled by Wales having a 60-40% winning ratio over them in Cardiff.

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England are 'horrendous' in Wales - Jones looks for answers http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones will seek to address England's "horrendous" record in Cardiff ahead of the Six Nations meeting with Wales on Saturday.

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Six Nations: England's George Kruis out but Mako Vunipola returns http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock George Kruis will miss the rest of the Six Nations with a knee ligament injury, but Mako Vunipola returns to training.

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Six Nations 2017: Holley's take on England's strengths and weaknesses http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scrum V analyst Sean Holley casts a coach's eye over what Wales can expect from England when the teams meet in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2017: Howley and Jones happy with winning start http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Rob Howley and captain Alun Wyn Jones are satisfied with their winning Six Nations start against Italy.

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Six Nations 2017: Italy 7-33 Wales http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales recover from a half-time deficit to beat Italy 33-7 in Rome in their opening Six Nations fixture, but fail to earn a bonus point.

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Six Nations 2017: Pain of past defeats drove Scots to victory - Jonny Gray http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jonny Gray says Scotland were determined not to repeat the mistakes of previous narrow defeats as they held on to beat Ireland.

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Rugby ref Nigel Owens asked to be chemically castrated http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The 2015 Rugby World Cup final match official reveals he struggled to accept his homosexuality.

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Six Nations: Are Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell the new Ferguson and Keane? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As England make it 15 wins in a row, is the relationship between Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell growing to resemble that of Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane?

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England 19-16 France: Eddie Jones pays tribute to his whole squad after ugly win http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eddie Jones pays tribute to his whole squad for their win against France, and feels his replacements changed the game in England's favour.

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England Women come from 13-0 down to beat France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Women fight back from 13 points down at the break to defeat defending Six Nations champions France at Twickenham.

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Italy v Wales: Ross Moriarty says competition has improved him http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ross Moriarty says the competition for back-row places in the Wales team has made him a better player.

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Victory over France secures a record breaking 15th straight victory for England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England surpass the national record set by Sir Clive Woodward's 2003 World Cup winners as they recorded their 15th win in a row by beating France.

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Six Nations 2017: England's Eddie Jones aims to improve http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England coach Eddie Jones says "it does not get much uglier" than his side's performance in a 19-16 win over France.

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England v France: Watch the winning moment as England beat France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Watch the moment England beat France in the women's Six Nations on Saturday.

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Highlights: Scrappy England beat France http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England leave it late before coming from behind to start their Six Nations defence with a narrow 19-16 win over France at Twickenham.

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Scotland 27-22 Ireland: Scots 'finding ways to win' - Vern Cotter http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland coach Vern Cotter says his players have learned how to win close games after beating Ireland in their Six Nations opener.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland left to regret slow start and missed chances http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says a slow start and missed try-scoring chances proved costly in the 27-22 Six Nations defeat by Scotland.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland coach Schmidt left to rue missed chances http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt bemoans some missed second-half try-scoring opportunities as his side lose 27-22 to Scotland in their opening Six Nations game at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations 2017 highlights: Scotland 27-22 Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland survived a thrilling Ireland comeback at Murrayfield to win 27-22 and record only their second opening-round victory in Six Nations history.

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Wales must 'run from anywhere and bring their A game', coach Jenkins warns http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales have to be ready to run from anywhere against Italy in their Six Nations opener in Rome, says record points scorer Neil Jenkins.

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Six Nations 2017: Hogg's second try extends Scotland's lead http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's Stuart Hogg scores his second try of the match to extend Scotland's lead against Ireland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield.

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Joost van der Westhuizen: Ex-South Africa captain in 'critical condition' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen is in critical condition in hospital as he continues to fight motor neurone disease.

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Six Nations 2017: Five great Wales tries against Italy http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales Sport picks five of Wales' best Six Nations tries against Italy as they prepare to meet in Rome on Sunday.

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Six Nations: High tackle rule changes explained by referee Wayne Barnes http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

International referee Wayne Barnes explains the changes to rules over high tackles ahead of the 2017 Six Nations.

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Women's Six Nations: Ireland beat Scotland with dramatic late try http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland open their Women's Six Nations campaign with a hard-fought victory over Scotland thanks to a last-gasp try from Jenny Murphy.

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Six Nations 2017: Ireland's Conor Murray recalls 'best sporting moment of my life' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland scrum half Conor Murray reflects on the momentous win over New Zealand in Chicago.

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Six Nations 2017: Coach Eddie Jones wants England to improve in tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Despite completing the Grand Slam in the 2016 Six Nations England head coach Eddie Jones wants his side to improve and play well in every game.

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2017 Six Nations: Italy v Wales (Sunday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's Six Nations match between Italy and Wales in Rome

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Six Nations: World-beating crowds to flock to 123rd edition of rugby showpiece http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Six Nations - which has the highest average attendance per match of any tournament in world sport - begins on Saturday.

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Why do England fans sing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Folk singer Joe Stead claims to have introduced the song Swing Low, Sweet Chariot to the rugby fraternity as early as 1960.

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Six Nations 2017: Latest news, views, video & audio to your mobile http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

All the action, reactions, news, views and excitement of the Six Nations direct to your phone via the BBC rugby news alerts.

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Six Nations 2017: England winger Jonny May says he's 'getting quicker' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England winger Jonny May says he has come back from injury "quicker and better" for England's Six Nations opener with France.

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Six Nations 2017: Tom Shanklin and David Flatman preview the tournament http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tom Shanklin and David Flatman look ahead to the 2017 Six Nations and ponder each team's chances in the tournament.

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2016 Six Nations: Scotland v Ireland (Saturday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics as Scotland host Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations fixture at Murrayfield (1425 GMT).

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2017 Six Nations: England v France (Saturday) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between defending champions England and France at Twickenham

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Rugby concussion: Reviews have 'thrown the system into chaos' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The recent reviews into concussion management have "thrown the system into chaos", according to a leading expert.

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Six Nations 2017: Richie McCaw's advice for captains http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has some advice for the Six Nations' leaders ahead of the 2017 tournament, which kicks off with Scotland v Ireland on Saturday.

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Jones ready to lead experienced Wales past Roman banana skin http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones talks about taking the captaincy, bonus points and facing Italy in their Six Nations opener.

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Finn Russell column: 'It was never me against Sexton - nothing changes' http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell discusses toppling Ireland, pre-match sweets and reveals which team-mate imposes a 9pm curfew.

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Watch how England won the 2016 Grand Slam http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

With the 2017 Six Nations upon us we take a look back at how England completed the Grand Slam in the 2016 tournament.

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Six Nations 2017: Eddie Jones says England v France will be 'war' at Twickenham http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Eddie Jones says France should expect another "war" when they visit Twickenham in Saturday's Six Nations opener.

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Six Nations 2017: Stuart Hogg feels Scotland have plenty of reasons for optimism http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ahead of Scotland's opening match against Ireland at Murrayfield, Stuart Hogg tells BBC Sport he hopes to carry Glasgow Warriors' European form into the 2017 Six Nations.

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Ireland ready for tough Six Nations opener against Scotland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland stage their last training session before travelling to Edinburgh to play Scotland in Saturday's opening match of the 2017 Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2017: Pundits pick winner and key players http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Who will be the game-changers? What new rule will have the biggest impact? And who will win? Our pundits have their say.

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Who are the title contenders? Alphonsi's guide to the Women's Six Nations http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England flanker and World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi gives her verdict on the Women's Six Nations.

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Six Nations 2017: Johnny Sexton joins opener absentees http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton is the latest star to miss the Six Nations start, as we round up the views from around the camps.

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Rugby union: Amateur Luke Willmott banned for human growth hormone import attempt http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

An amateur player who tried to traffic human growth hormone sees his ban doubled to four years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Pro12: Edinburgh v Munster (Fri) http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

John Hardie returns for Edinburgh against a much-changed Munster side in Friday's Pro12 encounter.

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Six Nations 2017: Iain Henderson and Sean O'Brien named in Ireland team http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Iain Henderson is preferred to Donnacha Ryan in the second row while Sean O'Brien is also in the Ireland team to face Scotland.

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Strauss in Scotland team to play Ireland http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Josh Strauss and Glasgow Warriors team-mate Ryan Wilson are in the Scotland back row for the Six Nations opener at Murrayfield.

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Women's Six Nations 2017: Home nations captains look ahead http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The four captains of Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales look ahead to the 2017 Women's Six Nations, with Scotland's Lisa Martin saying she's "absolutely buzzing" for the tournament.

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Wales Women make five changes for opener http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales coach Rowland Phillips makes five personnel and a positional switch to the nation's women's team to face Italy.

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Six Nations 2017 - England v France: Joe Launchbury starts for England http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England pick Wasps second row Joe Launchbury to face France after a raft of injuries forces a reshuffle in the forwards.

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Six Nations 2017: Dan Biggar will be Wales 10 v Italy - James Hook http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

James Hook believes Dan Biggar will be named at fly-half when Rob Howley names the Wales team to face Italy in their Six Nations opener.

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Mitch Eadie and Jamal Ford-Robinson to leave Bristol http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mitch Eadie and Jamal Ford-Robinson will leave Premiership strugglers Bristol at the end of the season.

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Six Nations 2017: The story of Wales' 2012 Grand Slam, five years on http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales Sport tells the story of Wales 2012 Six Nations Grand Slam ahead of the start of this year's tournament.

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Six Nations: England's George Kruis out of France match with injury http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England lock George Kruis is out of the Six Nations opener against France on Saturday with a knee ligament injury.

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Six Nations: 10 of Scotland's best tries http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

We have selected 10 of Scotland's best tries since the start of the Six Nations in 2000. But which is your favourite?

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Maxime Mermoz: Toulon & France centre seals Leicester move http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers complete the signing of Toulon's France international centre Maxime Mermoz for the rest of the season.

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Women's Six Nations: Scotland give Rachel Malcolm first start & recall Jade Konkel http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rachel Malcolm earns a first start and Jade Konkel returns as Scotland target a first Women's Six Nations win since 2010.

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Six Nations 2017: Is Garry Ringrose Ireland's brightest star? http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Garry Ringrose will make his Six Nations debut against Scotland on Saturday with former players describing him as Ireland's next big star.

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Michele Campagnaro: Exeter will miss Italy centre during Six Nations, says coach http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs skills coach Ricky Pellow says they are disappointed to lose Michele Campagnaro for the Six Nations.

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Women's Six Nations 2017: Amber Reed returns to England XV http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bristol centre Amber Reed returns to England Women's first XV for their opening Six Nations encounter 2017 against France.

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Six Nations 2017: BBC Sport looks ahead to this year's Six Nations tournament. http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport looks ahead to this year's Six Nations and why it could be one of the most exciting tournaments in years.

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Six Nations: Behind the scenes at the BBC launch http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Behind the scenes at the Six Nations launch day where players, coaches and lasers bring the competition to life.

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'Conor can look after himself' - Stander plays down Scots' plan to target Murray http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland flanker CJ Stander insists Conor Murray will not need special protection in Saturday's Six Nations opener against Scotland.

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Ben Barba: NRL player avoids drug ban with code switch to Toulon http://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Australian rugby league player Ben Barba will be allowed to play rugby union in France after switching codes, despite a 12-match drug ban.

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